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Post-surgical patients may be given heparin because they run the risk of developing what?
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deep vein thrombosis
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What is used to treat thrombosis?
Heparin is a strong, fast-acting anticoagulant (blood thinner). It is usually given in the hospital by IV (a small needle inserted in a vein), but it can also be given by an injection under the skin. IV heparin works rapidly; within minutes of receiving it, most patients have excellent anticoagulation that will prevent further clotting. However, patients who get heparin must be monitored every day with a blood test to see if the correct dose is being given. The doctor will adjust the dose of heparin according to the blood test results. Because heparin levels often change in patients, the doctor must check levels frequently. The name of the blood test used to check a patient's heparin level is the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). For patients who have a new clot, heparin is usually given with another anticoagulant, warfarin (Coumadin®). Warfarin is a pill that patients can take at home for long term anticoagulation. Because it can take 5-7 days (or longer) for the warfarin to take effect, patients will initially take both drugs. Once the warfarin is fully active, the heparin is stopped and the patient can go home from the hospital. The advantages of heparin are its low cost and fast action (blood can be anticoagulated quickly). The disadvantages of heparin include the need for frequent blood tests to check the levels of anticoagulation and hospitalization to get an IV drug. Patients should expect to be in the hospital 5-10 days to treat a new clot. The most serious side effect of heparin is bleeding. Other side effects include skin rash, headache, cold symptoms, and stomach upset. A less common side effect is loss of bone strength if patients are on heparin for long periods of time (usually months). This is generally only a problem for pregnant women. A rare side effect of heparin is a condition called Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). HIT is sometimes incorrectly called "heparin allergy". It occurs in a small number of patients, but it has very serious symptoms including worsening of clotting and developing new clots, which can lead to stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, and death.
How is protamine sulfate used for an antidote for heparin?
Protamine sulfate is an antidote for heparin. It is taken when heparin toxicity has been discovered in patients and removes the anticoagulant effects of the drug.protamine sulphate protamine sulphate
What is the drug Heparin used for?
Heparin is an anticoagulant, or more commonly understood a blood thinner. It is often prescribed to patients at risk or recently experiencing a blood clot.
Can blood transfusion and heparin drip be given at the same time?
Yes. In fact, patients with low levels of anti-thrombin the additional antithrombin in FFP will augment the efficacy of heparin.
Anticoagulant used in hematocrit?
heparin. you're welcome guys :)
Is heparin 5000 a Low molecular weight heparin?
Heparin is not a low molecular weight heparin I'm thinking that the 5000 you are referring to is 5000 units because 5000 units administered subcutaneously two or three times daily as a pretty standard dose for preventing blood clots with heparin Pharmacy student
20000unit of heparin equal how many milligram?
20000 unit of heparin = 200mg heparin 1mg heparin = 100 unit heparin
What are differences between heparin sodium heparin calcium?
What are differances between heparin sodium heparin and calcium
A blood clot inhibiting substance released by basophils?
Heparin
Why is heparin not given intramascular?
this is because heparin has a longer half life in the recipients and it also causes platelet activation..+ heparinized blood cannot be stored
What has the author Kori Leblanc written?
Kori Leblanc has written: 'The development of a heparin dosing nomogram and comparison to physician-guided dosing in cardiac patients'
How should patients be prepared for hemodialysis?
Prior to treatment, patients are typically administered a dose of heparin, an anticoagulant that prevents blood clotting, to ensure the free flow of blood through the dialyzer and an uninterrupted dialysis run for the patient.
